How far is Old Jamestown, MO from St. Louis, MO?
The driving distance from Old Jamestown, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Old Jamestown and St. Louis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Jamestown and St. Louis.
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Start on the route
1461 ft · 2 min
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Turn left onto Old Halls Ferry Road
3 mi · 6 min · Old Halls Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Parker Road
132 m · 11 sec · Parker Road
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Continue on Old Halls Ferry Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Old Halls Ferry Road
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Turn slight left onto Halls Ferry Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Halls Ferry Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Halls Ferry Circle
142 m · 10 sec · Halls Ferry Road
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Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Halls Ferry Road
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Turn slight right onto North Broadway
2 mi · 5 min · North Broadway
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Turn right onto Carrie Avenue
960 ft · 35 sec · Carrie Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East
1011 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mark Twain Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Mark Twain Expressway
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Continue on Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
81 m · 7 sec · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Tucker Boulevard, Downtown Saint Louis
1485 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on North Tucker Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Tucker Boulevard
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Continue on South Tucker Boulevard
121 m · 22 sec · South Tucker Boulevard
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Turn right onto Market Street
26 m · 2 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Old Jamestown and St. Louis.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Halls Ferry Road
Turn slight left onto Halls Ferry Road
3.05 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Old Jamestown to St. Louis?
The road trip is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jennings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Old Jamestown and 10.6 miles from St. Louis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.62 one way or $5.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Jennings
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Old Jamestown and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 15.1 mi (24.3 km).
#1 Old Jamestown
This historic settlement in Saint Louis County, Missouri, is nestled along the Missouri River, defining its geographic character.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8349400, -90.2851100 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Louis
The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.
| Population | 315,685 |
| Coordinates | 38.6272700, -90.1978900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.98 | $2.62 | $5.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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